Chapter 17

Arson/
Criminal Mischief/
Alter VIN

TITLE STATUTE DEGREE ECDR
Aggravated Arson

2C: 17-1a(1)

2ND

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated arson by starting a fire or
caused an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s, thereby purposely or knowingly placing another person in danger of death or bodily injury, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1a(1) (A Second Degree Crime)."
Aggravated Arson (destroy structure)

2C: 17-1a(2)
2ND

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated arson by starting a fire or
caused an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s, with the purpose of destroying a building or structure of another, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1a(2) (A Second Degree Crime)."
Aggravated Arson (insurance)

2C: 17-1a(3)
2ND

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated arson by starting a fire or
caused an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s, with the purpose of collecting insurance for the destruction or damage to such property under circumstance which recklessly place any other person in danger of death or bodily injury, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1a(3) (A Second Degree Crime)."
Aggravated Arson (exempt structure)

2C: 17-1a(4)
2ND

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated arson by starting a fire or
caused an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s, with the purpose of destroying or damaging a structure in order to exempt the structure, completely or partially, from the provisions of any State, county or local zoning, planning or building law, regulation, ordinance or enactment under circumstance which recklessly place any other person in danger of death or bodily injury, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1a(4) (A Second Degree Crime)."
Aggravated Arson (forest)

2C: 17-1a(5)
2ND

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated arson by starting a fire or
caused an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s, with the purpose of destroying or damaging any forest, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1a(5) (A Second Degree Crime)."
Arson

2C: 17-1b(1)

3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit arson by purposely starting a fire or
caused an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s, thereby recklessly placing another person in danger of death or bodily injury, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1b(1) (A Third Degree Crime)."
Arson (destroy structure)

2C: 17-1b(2)
3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit arson by purposely starting a fire or
caused an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s, thereby recklessly placing a building or structure of another in danger of damage or destruction, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1b(2) (A Third Degree Crime)."

Arson (insurance)

2C: 17-1b(3)
3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit arson by purposely starting a fire or
caused an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s, with the purpose of collecting insurance for the destruction or damage to such property, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1b(3) (A Third Degree Crime)."
Arson (exempt structure)

2C: 17-1b(4)
3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit arson by purposely starting a fire or
caused an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s, with the purpose of destroying or damaging a structure in order to exempt the structure, completely or partially, from the provisions of any State, county or local zoning, planning or building law, regulation, ordinance or enactment, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1b(4) (A Third Degree Crime)."
Arson (forest)

2C: 17-1b(5)
3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit arson by purposely starting a fire or
caused an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s, thereby recklessly placing a forest in danger of damage or destruction , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1b(5) (A Third Degree Crime)."
Arson

2C: 17-1c(1)

4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, know that a fire endangered life or a substantial
amount of property of another and (1) , while he knew that he was under an official, contractual, or other legal duty to prevent or combat the fire, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1c(1) (A Fourth Degree Crime).

1. a. failed to take reasonable measure to put out or control the fire, when he could have
       done so without substantial risk to himself
    b. failed to give prompt fire alarm"
Arson

2C: 17-1c(2)
4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, know that a fire endangered life or a substantial
amount of property of another and (1) , while the fire was started, albeit lawfully, by him or with his assent, or on property in his custody or control, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1c(2) (A Fourth Degree Crime).

1. a. failed to take reasonable measure to put out or control the fire, when he could have
       done so without substantial risk to himself
    b. failed to give prompt fire alarm"
Arson (paid to commit)

2C: 17-1d

1ST"within the jurisdiction of this court, directly or indirectly (1) a form of
consideration – namely (list type of pecuniary benefit) for the purpose of (2) ,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-1d (A First Degree Crime).

1. a. pay
    b. accept
    c. offer to pay
    d. offer to accept
 
2. a. starting a fire
    b. causing an explosion"
Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage

2C: 17-2a(1)

2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly, unlawfully
cause (1) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-2a(1) (A Second Degree Crime).

1. a. an explosion
    b. a flood
    c. an avalanche
    d. a collapse of a building
    e. a release or abandonment of poison gas, radioactive material or any other
       harmful or destructive substance
    f. widespread injury or damage in any manner"
Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage

2C: 17-2a(2)
2ND/3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly, unlawfully cause
(1) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-2a(2) (A Second Degree Crime*).

1. a. a hazardous discharge required to be reported pursuant to the “Spill Compensation
        and Control Act,” (N.J.S. 58:10-23.11 et seq.) or any rules or regulations adopted
        pursuant thereto
    b. a release or abandonment of hazardous waste as defined in section 1 of P.L 1976,
        c.99(C.13:1E-38)
    c. a release or abandonment of a toxic pollutant as defined in section 3 of P.L 1977, c.
        74(C. 58:10A3)"
Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage

2C: 17-2b

3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, recklessly cause widespread injury or damage,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-2b (A Third Degree Crime)."
Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage

2C: 17-2c
Grading"within the jurisdiction of this court, recklessly create a risk of widespread injury or
damage, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-2c (A Fourth Degree Crime*)."
Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage

2C: 17-2d(1)

4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly or recklessly fail to take reasonable
measures to prevent or mitigate widespread injury or damage knowing that he is under an official, contractual or other legal duty to take such measures, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-2d(1) (A Fourth Degree Crime)."
Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage

2C: 17-2d(2)
4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly or recklessly fail to take reasonable
measures to prevent or mitigate widespread injury or damage and he did or assented to the act causing or threatening the injury or damage, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-2d(2) (A Fourth Degree Crime)."
Criminal Mischief

2C:17-3a(1)

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit criminal mischief by (1) ,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-3a(1) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).


1. a. purposely or knowingly damaging tangible property of another
     b. damaging tangible property of another recklessly or negligently in the employment
          of fire, explosives or other dangerous means listed in subsection a. of N.J.S. 2C:17-2"
Criminal Mischief

2C:17-3a(2)
Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit criminal mischief by purposely or knowingly or recklessly tampering with tangible property of another so as to endanger person or property, including the damaging or destroying of a rental premises by a tenant in retaliation for institution of eviction proceedings, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-3a(2) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Traffic Sign (removal or damage to)

2C: 17-3.1

DP"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely, knowingly, recklessly or negligently
deface, injure or remove an official traffic sign or signal described in Title 39 of the
Revised Statutes, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-3.1 (A Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Removal or Alteration of MV ID Number or Mark

2C: 17-6a

3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) the (2) (3) a motor vehicle for an
unlawful purpose, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-6a (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. remove b. deface c. alter d. change
    e. destroy f. cover g. obliterate

2. a. trademark
    b. distinguishing or identification mark
    c. serial number or mark

3. a. on
    b. from"
Possession of MV with ID Number or Mark Removed or Altered

2C: 17-6b
Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, for an unlawful purpose knowingly possess
(1) valued at (insert amount), (2) which the (3) has been (4) and
failed to make the required filing with the Director of the Motor Vehicle
Commission within 10 days of gaining possession of the motor vehicle or any part
thereof, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-6b (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. a motor vehicle     
    b. (a part/parts) of a motor vehicle

2. a. from     
    b. on

3. a. trademark
    b. distinguishing or identification number
    c. serial number or mark

4. a. removed b. covered c. altered d. changed
    e. defaced f. destroyed g. obliterated"
Tampering, Damage to Nuclear Electric Plant

2C: 17-7

1ST"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly damage or tamper with
any machinery, device or equipment at a nuclear electric generating plant with the
purpose to cause or threaten to cause an unauthorized release of radiation,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-7 (A First Degree Crime)."
Tampering, Damage to Nuclear Electric Plant (death)

2C: 17-8
1ST"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly damage or tamper with
any machinery, device or equipment at a nuclear electric generating plant which
resulted in the death of (person’s name - if known) due to exposure to radiation,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-8 (A First Degree Crime)."
Tampering, Damage to Nuclear Electric Plant (injury)

2C: 17-9
2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly damage or tamper with
any machinery, device or equipment at a nuclear electric generating plant which
resulted in the injury of (persons name - if known) due to exposure to radiation,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:17-9 (A Second Degree Crime)."
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